Talent Acquisition Manager

Role Summary

We’re growing — and we’re looking for a Talent Acquisition Manager who will help us build the exceptional teams that bring our mission to life. Vericel is seeking a strategic and hands-on Talent Acquisition Manager to strengthen our ability to attract and retain top talent, shape hiring strategy, advance employer brand, directly fill positions, and equip hiring managers with the tools to make great hiring decisions. You’ll be both a strategic partner and a roll-up-your-sleeves recruiter who drives results, builds scalable talent programs, and helps Vericel continue to grow its exceptional team and culture.

Responsibilities

• Talent Strategy & Execution
  • Partner with business and functional leaders, as well as respective HR Business Partners, to understand workforce needs and build proactive recruiting strategies aligned with Vericel‚Äôs growth plans.
  • Directly responsible for full cycle recruiting from entry through leadership positions across technical, manufacturing, quality, commercial and corporate functions.
  • Develop and maintain strong pipelines of mission-driven candidates who align with Vericel‚Äôs values and patient-focused purpose.
• Employer Branding & Candidate Experience
  • Strengthen Vericel‚Äôs reputation as an employer of choice by developing and executing an employer branding strategy that reflects our purpose, culture, and scientific excellence.
  • Design and execute creative sourcing strategies to attract top talent aligned with Vericel‚Äôs mission and values.
  • Build and enhance Vericel‚Äôs employer brand by showcasing our people, culture, and impact through social media, career events, and digital storytelling.
  • Ensure a seamless and engaging candidate experience from first touch through onboarding.
• Manager Enablement & Hiring Excellence
  • Design and deliver training programs that equip hiring managers and hiring teams with the skills to conduct effective interviews and make evidence-based hiring decisions.
  • Develop and maintain practical hiring tools, templates, and interview guides that standardize best practices across the organization.
  • Coach leaders on competency-based interviewing and candidate evaluation techniques to strengthen selection quality.
  • Leverage recruiting technology and analytics to track progress, share insights, and continuously improve hiring outcomes.
  • Create and manage dashboards to track recruiting metrics, such as time-to-fill, pipeline, and hiring manager satisfaction.
  • Build innovative tools and processes that simplify hiring and enhance collaboration between HR, hiring teams, and leadership.

Qualifications

• High sense of urgency, strong follow-through, and a passion for delivering exceptional results
• Strong consultative and relationship-building skills with hiring managers and candidates
• Experience managing a high volume of requisitions and meeting aggressive hiring goals
• Bachelor‚Äôs degree with 5+ years of progressive recruiting experience
• Proven success hiring for critical and specialized roles in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment (biotech, pharma, or life sciences preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to build and execute employer branding initiatives
• Experience designing and delivering interview and selection training for managers
• Strong proficiency with ATS systems and recruiting analytics tools
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and influencing skills
• Strong bias for action, accountability, and continuous improvement

Education

Additional Requirements

• This position is in-office from Monday ‚Äì Thursday at our Burlington, MA location, with flexibility to work remotely on Fridays.